Thursday, February 22
Jonah and the Whalewatchers
Jonah and the Whalewatchers
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Culture and Progress
Artifacts and powerful assistance draw people to Salinas’ Aguila.
Artifacts and powerful assistance draw people to Salinas’ Aguila.
Joad Family Reunion
Grab <i>The Grapes of Wrath</i> off the shelf and get reading.
Grab <i>The Grapes of Wrath</i> off the shelf and get reading.
All Melty Inside
Untamed Foods gets a great start in Oldtown Salinas.
Untamed Foods gets a great start in Oldtown Salinas.
Parish Pariah
Member of St. John’s Episcopal says pastor defamed her.
Member of St. John’s Episcopal says pastor defamed her.
The Sacred Earth
Clergy and scientists join forces to protect the world’s oceans.
Clergy and scientists join forces to protect the world’s oceans.
Church And State Of The Oceans
Aquarium hosts confab on religion and science.
Aquarium hosts confab on religion and science.
A Great Bore
Decked out in the powdered wigs and knee-high stockings that were all the rage in 18th-century England, the right honorable gentlemen of the House of Commons debate—with all the detachment and ironic eloquence directors love to grant the British—the relative virtues and vices of the African slave trade. In the midst of all these harrumphing old men, and trying with all the hortatory earnestness of youth to rouse their snoozing indignation, stands abolitionist William Wilberforce (Ioan Gruffudd), who must be the most handsome member of Parliament in the history of Great Britain. With his leading-man looks, unshakable conviction, and dulcet voice, young Wilberforce has charms to soothe his rivals, but he’s sorely lacking the political guile necessary to sway their opinions.
Voices of Experience
Doc Severinsen and Cleo Laine bring decades of polish to their shows.
Doc Severinsen and Cleo Laine bring decades of polish to their shows.
Time-Tested Tricks
The volunteers who staff Monterey’s historic gardens know a few things about plants.
The volunteers who staff Monterey’s historic gardens know a few things about plants.
Local Girl in NYC
Lauren Shera plays Monterey Live following Lincoln Center success.
Lauren Shera plays Monterey Live following Lincoln Center success.
Strange Abodes
Three of the many local homes that reveal their owners’ unique personalities.
Three of the many local homes that reveal their owners’ unique personalities.
Happy Trails
CHISPA transforms former party spot into senior village.
CHISPA transforms former party spot into senior village.
The New Jerry
One vote marks a new direction for Supervisor Smith.
One vote marks a new direction for Supervisor Smith.
Capital Kids
High school girls stop through Sacto on their way up.
High school girls stop through Sacto on their way up.
Thursday, February 15
Unexpected Depth
Bridge to Terabithia is a thoughtful kids movie.
Bridge to Terabithia is a thoughtful kids movie.
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Life Downtown
A city’s business district is about more than business.
A city’s business district is about more than business.
Fantasy Golf
The 2007 AT&T Pro-Am played by its own unreal rules.
The 2007 AT&T Pro-Am played by its own unreal rules.
Oscar’s Politics
The mystery has diminished, but the vote still matters.
The mystery has diminished, but the vote still matters.
MySpace Muscle
One user sees the personal Web site giant as a bully.
One user sees the personal Web site giant as a bully.
Really Big Birdies
Golden eagles visit Quail Lodge for lunch.
Golden eagles visit Quail Lodge for lunch.
Anyone but Alco
Salinas tries to stop shady water company from expanding.
Salinas tries to stop shady water company from expanding.
Carmel’s French Quarter
Jack London’s adopts more Louisiana attitude.
Jack London’s adopts more Louisiana attitude.
It Had to Be Hugh
Music and Lyrics shows that Hugh Grant still has the romantic comedy chops.
Music and Lyrics shows that Hugh Grant still has the romantic comedy chops.
A New Look for Old Monterey
Mayor Chuck Della Sala wants to bring his historic city into the future.
Mayor Chuck Della Sala wants to bring his historic city into the future.
History of the Blues
The Delta Wires fuse tradition into a brand new sound.
The Delta Wires fuse tradition into a brand new sound.
The Atypical Teen
A Salinas youth spearheads a local humanitarian movement.
A Salinas youth spearheads a local humanitarian movement.
Big Boxing Match
Wal-Mart foes pressure Marina to ban larger models of big box stores.
Wal-Mart foes pressure Marina to ban larger models of big box stores.
Outfall Fallout
Hopkins Marine Station struggles with state seawater discharge rules.
Hopkins Marine Station struggles with state seawater discharge rules.
Thursday, February 8
Cold Fashioned
The Good German is an interesting idea executed without any passion.
The Good German is an interesting idea executed without any passion.
The Money’s All Gone
Drop in violent crimes means no federal dollars to fight gangs.
Drop in violent crimes means no federal dollars to fight gangs.
We Should Not Kill
A national conference considers legalistic details of the death penalty. The larger debate remains unheard.
A national conference considers legalistic details of the death penalty. The larger debate remains unheard.
Words and Music
Sony Holland breathes life into the work of great songwriters.
Sony Holland breathes life into the work of great songwriters.
Diplomatic Mission
UN official says multilateralism is key to restoring US’s standing in the world.
UN official says multilateralism is key to restoring US’s standing in the world.
Biodiesel In Big Sur
Fifteen families and the volunteer fire brigade run their engines on alternative fuel.
Fifteen families and the volunteer fire brigade run their engines on alternative fuel.
Home Wreckers
Home Wreckers
Little Monster
Jake Shimabukuro turns the tiny four-string ukelele into a powerful instrument.
Jake Shimabukuro turns the tiny four-string ukelele into a powerful instrument.
A Sweet Spot
Diva Dulce is a very welcome newcomer to Wharf area.
Diva Dulce is a very welcome newcomer to Wharf area.
Too Much Info
<i>Hannibal Rising</i> provides the backstory for one of modern film’s most notorious villains.
<i>Hannibal Rising</i> provides the backstory for one of modern film’s most notorious villains.
Far Out School
Pacific Valley School is as unique as its Southern Big Sur surroundings.
Pacific Valley School is as unique as its Southern Big Sur surroundings.
The Clown Prince of Golf
George Lopez shows Pebble Beach how to have fun.
George Lopez shows Pebble Beach how to have fun.
Singer of Songs
Erin McKeown makes classic material her own.
Erin McKeown makes classic material her own.
Pin-Pups
Dog calendar shows off Carmel’s canine charm—and its vacation potential.
Dog calendar shows off Carmel’s canine charm—and its vacation potential.
Littlest Victim
An 8-year-old girl is among the recent casualties of gang violence in Salinas.
An 8-year-old girl is among the recent casualties of gang violence in Salinas.
A Little Excitement
Mini local cheer teams head to nationals.
Mini local cheer teams head to nationals.
The Ultimate 18
The best six spots to watch, six pros to track and six amateurs to follow in all the forest.
The best six spots to watch, six pros to track and six amateurs to follow in all the forest.
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New Directions
Two bands with local connections bring new projects to town.
Two bands with local connections bring new projects to town.
Thursday, February 1
Buyers Vs. Renters
Condo conversions means more affordable homes for sale and fewer cheap apartments.
Condo conversions means more affordable homes for sale and fewer cheap apartments.
Seize the Giggle
Paula Poundstone lives in the comedic moment.
Paula Poundstone lives in the comedic moment.
The Roots of Change
To make a better world, we have to be able to imagine it.
To make a better world, we have to be able to imagine it.
Venus Envy
Peter O’Toole’s lion-in-winter portrayal comes to the rescue in
Peter O’Toole’s lion-in-winter portrayal comes to the rescue in
Family of Wines
Cima Collina’s winemaker and cellarmasterpay attention to the details.
Cima Collina’s winemaker and cellarmasterpay attention to the details.
Sons of Jazz
Veteran players Carl Saunders and Pete Christlieb continue their families’ traditions.
Veteran players Carl Saunders and Pete Christlieb continue their families’ traditions.
Political Cures
President Bush wants to shift health care burden from government to private market.
President Bush wants to shift health care burden from government to private market.
Organic Evolution
In its remarkable new cookbook, Earthbound Farm takes heathy cooking one step further.
In its remarkable new cookbook, Earthbound Farm takes heathy cooking one step further.
Strokes of Inspiration
The Alisal Center for the Fine Arts prepares to expand its outreach.
The Alisal Center for the Fine Arts prepares to expand its outreach.
Pucking Around
At Watercity, roller hockey defines a community.
At Watercity, roller hockey defines a community.
Smokin’ Hot
Monterey’s first family of restaurants adds a gorgeous new member in Willy’s Smokehouse.
Monterey’s first family of restaurants adds a gorgeous new member in Willy’s Smokehouse.
Sweatin’ the Squeeze
Pacific Grove grapples with tough budgetary choices.
Pacific Grove grapples with tough budgetary choices.
End of an Era
‘Queen’ Kalisa Moore without a throne on Cannery Row following sale of La Ida Café.
‘Queen’ Kalisa Moore without a throne on Cannery Row following sale of La Ida Café.
Beefy Security
Will buffer zones between cows and veggies prevent another E. coli outbreak?
Will buffer zones between cows and veggies prevent another E. coli outbreak?
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Happy Rage
Salinas’ Wasted Noise whips crowds into a feel-good frenzy.
Salinas’ Wasted Noise whips crowds into a feel-good frenzy.
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